Artemis II moonshot commander and pilot are hanging up their astronaut suits at NASA
The two NASA astronauts who led the Artemis II moonshot earlier this year are stepping away from spaceflight.
NASA has announced that Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover will step away from active duty as astronauts, transitioning to emeritus status. The two astronauts, who led the moonshot mission around the moon in April, will continue to support the program as emeritus astronauts, donating their time to train and mentor NASA workers and share their knowledge for future moon missions.
Glover has taken a leadership role at California Polytechnic State University, while Wiseman's future plans have not been disclosed. The transition marks a new approach to leveraging their expertise, with both astronauts expressing their commitment to sharing their experiences and inspiring future generations in science and engineering.
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